Katy coach accused in sex assault of cheerleading student

Devincent Phillips, 40, of Katy, is charged with sexual assault of a child ages 14 to 17.

A cheerleading coach at a Katy area business has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a girl who was one of his clients.

Devincent Phillips, 40, was arrested Thursday at Xcel Athletics in the 500 block of South Mason Road in Katy.

According to the company's website, Phillips is the owner and an instructor.

A person who answered the phone at the business Friday afternoon said Phillips was not there and answered, "No comment," when asked if he was expected.

In late October, the girl, who is between the ages of 14 and 17, told authorities the coach assaulted her on three occasions.

Although Phillips was arrested by Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office Special Crimes detectives, he was booked into the Harris County Jail because the alleged assaults occurred in Harris County, according to a news release from the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office.

The case was filed in Fort Bend County, where the victim lives, the release said.

According to online records, Phillips was released Friday on $20,000 bond.

Detectives believe there could be more victims, the news release said. Anyone who might be a victim is asked to call the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office at 281-341-3863 or Fort Bend County Crime Stoppers, Inc. at 281-342-TIPS.